Best optics on Reddit
171 reviews from r/300BLK, r/ar15, r/1022 and 34 more subreddits
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#1
Holosun
4.4
(39)
"407k comes with a plate and I love it. 6MOA dot is the way to go for carry."
"He507k x2 slaps, no complaints whatsoever."
"Holosuns are the best if you're looking for something inexpensive."
"Check around for a deal and get a Holosun 407k if it’s within your budget."
"Holosun 507comp or Vortex Defender XL."
"I absolutely love the 507c ACSS Vulcan."
"A Holosun 510C with an HM3X would be my pick."
"I’ve got a Holosun 507 COMP on a Titan Tactical mount and it’s great."
"Holosun SCS 320."
"I got the SCS 320 from Holosun for mine."
#2
Primary Arms
4.7
(14)
"Primary arms! I've moved almost entirely to prism optics."
"Primary arms micro prism. I have one on my 10/22."
"I have a Primary Arms 2x prism cause astigmatism. It works great."
"Battery not even needed and you get the ACSS semi doughnut reticle."
"Consider the Primary arms 1x prisms as well."
"Primary Arms Micro Prisms."
"The new Primary arms 1-6, the SLX, 2nd focal plane."
"Primary Arms GLX 2x"
"I run the PA 1x prism on mine and it’s solid"
"Can consistently hit a 3” target with the same hold with 150gr supers at 100yds."
#3
Sig
4.2
(13)
"I have a SIG Romeo 5 on mine with the lowest picatinny mount."
"Romeo5 is enclosed emitter, T2 footprint, 2032 battery accessible."
"Sig tango 1x6 is what I run with a 45degree red dot."
"I like my Sig Tango MSR 1-6."
"I really like the Romeo 5. Fairly rugged, durable, and the price was justifiable for me."
"Sig romeo5 is solid lol"
"I have a Sig Tango MSR 1-6 LPVO, it was 300 on OpticsPlanet."
"Romeo 5x gen 2 on sale at Cabela’s."
"I like an Lpvo for subs. 1-6 sig tango."
"Or Holosun."
#4
Vortex
4.5
(11)
"I have a 1-4x Vortex Viper PST. I have confidence with it to 100 yds."
"Can't go wrong with a vortex venom or an arken ep5."
"The vortex Defender-ccw is a direct fit."
"For direct fits get Vortex defender CCW or Gideon Judge."
"I’ve had excellent luck with Vortex’s Diamondback HD spotting scopes (I have the 20-60x85 angled). Not too expensive as spotting scopes go, but excellent quality and the Vortex no-questions-asked warranty."
"I put a vortex venom on mine because it was cheap."
"Vortex makes prism and LPVO optics in the 300-400 dollar range that are pretty solid and come with their warranty"
"It's fine (and cheap)."
"Always my budget RDS recommendation."
"And vortex. Just stick to lower variable smaller objective scopes."
#5
Aimpoint
4.7
(7)
"Just get an aimpoint pro and leave it on for years."
"Be patient save another 2 weeks you’re ALMOST to the golden Aimpoint pro for 450."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech. Or aimpoint."
"T2 or 403r and leave it on all the time"
"Aimpoint t2 in a design machine mount."
"I’d go with a red dot that either has a really good battery life or shake awake."
"I’d recommend a T-2 and a eotech magnifier."
#6
Eotech
4.3
(7)
"I run that Eotech on my 7.5", it is a good choice for your stated purpose."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech."
"Eotech or Romeo 4T Pro."
"Eotech all day."
"Just go with an eotech and be done with it."
"Eotech is always a good choice."
"A red dot or eotech without magnifier is just fine."
#7
Steiner
4.7
(6)
"Steiner T6xi."
"The ones that work well for me are the Steiner MPS and the Acro P2."
"They’re damn good optics for the money. Best bang for your buck."
"Steiner P4xi in a scalarworks mount."
"Steiner p4xi."
"I’m thinking about a Steiner MPS"
#8
Trijicon
4.4
(5)
"I have a C with a Trijicon RMR on it. I have mild astigmatism and this optic works well for me."
"I have 2 RMR’s on my carry guns."
"You can find them for around $500"
"Rmrcc is the only other option"
"Trijicon Rmr cc"
#9
EPS Carry
4.8
(4)
"I would personally recommend the EPS carry series."
"EPS Carry is the only answer."
"I have an EPS Carry on my CS. Fits perfect and it’s my EDC."
"I run an EPS Carry and threw on a TLR-7."
#10
ACOG
4.7
(3)
"ACOGS for life"
"Acog is a good option no matter what."
"If you like lightweight/ compact, then acog."
#11
Strike Eagle
5.0
(2)
"Strike Eagle 5x25 or the Venom."
"I have been vary happy with the StrikeEagle 5-25 on my 457."
#12
Vudu
5.0
(2)
"My personal recommendation for a range toy would be a vudu 1-10 with a ScopeSwitch for a mount."
"Just put a Vudu 1-10 on mine… was thinking along the same lines as you re: magnifier and dot."
#13
EPS
5.0
(2)
"I run EPS carry."
"EPS carry."
#14
Vortex Spitfire
5.0
(2)
"I got the Spitfire and didn't even realize it was a good optic for those with astigmatism."
"Spitfire….game changing."
#15
Mk5HD
4.5
(2)
"Mk5hd 3.6-18."
"If you go Mk5HD go 3.6-18."
#16
EOTech
4.5
(2)
"The Eotech/Aimpoints are amazing for HD."
"Very happy with that eotech on my 10" with a 3x magnifier."
#17
Sig Sauer
4.5
(2)
"Romeo 5"
"Imho elite is the way to go unless you want the legion paint job"
#18
Nightforce
4.0
(2)
"The mil reticle sold out quick however a few places still have moa reticle in s"
"Nightforce nxs 2.5-10x24"
#19
Athlon Ares ETR
4.0
(2)
"I have a Athlon ares etr on one and Vortex Diamondback on another."
"I have an ares etr and i like it more than my reddit-renown pst gen ii."
#20
Credo
4.0
(2)
"I have the Credo 2-10… so far I like it."
"I have a credo 2-10 and it’s served me well."
#21
Red Dot
4.0
(2)
"A red dot will be so much better for HD than a magnified optic."
"A solid red dot on the scout rail would be my suggestion."
#22
Sig Sauer Romeo 5
4.0
(2)
"Romeo 5 with a magnifier is a sweet combo."
"Romeo 5 use the other 200$ on something else."
#23
Holosun HS510C
4.0
(2)
"Holosun’s and PA prism’s, in red, work pretty well for my astigmatism."
"I would go with an HS510C or AEMS."
#24
Holosun, Trijicon, Vortex
5.0
(1)
"Lots of options for optics, holosun, trijicon, vortex, etc. pick what you like."
#25
Athlon Midas Tac
5.0
(1)
"+1 for the Midas Tac."
#26
Athlon Midas Tac 6-24
5.0
(1)
"I have an Athlon Midas Tac 6-24 on my 457 Precision Chassis MTR and it’s awesome."
#27
Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x
5.0
(1)
"Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x is a great optic."
#28
Leupold
5.0
(1)
"My 10.5” wears a Leupold vx6HD 1-6 in a reptilia aus mount."
#29
Vortex Razor 1-6
5.0
(1)
"Vortex razor 1-6 in your choice of high quality mount."
#30
Vortex Defender Mini Dot
5.0
(1)
"Their Defender mini dot product line is the only reflex sight that has ever looked like an actual circle."
#31
Primary Arms Prism Optics
5.0
(1)
"Primary Arms prism optics are fantastic."
#32
Ares
5.0
(1)
"Get the Ares, you might want to put it on the 22."
#33
NXS
5.0
(1)
"I always say NXS 2.5-10."
#34
SprouVis
5.0
(1)
"I just bought this plate here. It’s only $10. [SprouVis Adapter Plate](https://a.co/d/j83k1zL)"
#35
Artibal
5.0
(1)
"Check out Artibal optics. They have red dots that are for astigmatism."
#36
Springfield
5.0
(1)
"Get this
https://chpws.com/product/springfield-hellcat-to-holosun-407k-507k-adapter-plate/"
#37
Copper & Brass
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend the holo sight guard copper&brass makes. Much better than the stick on solutions that tend to distort the view."
#38
Shield
5.0
(1)
"I know it gets no love on here, but I love my Shield RMSc on my 43x."
#39
Element One
4.0
(1)
"The element one looks the best."
#40
Swampfox Sentinel
4.0
(1)
"You can get the Swampfox sentinel on ebay for around 100"
#41
Sig Sauer Romeo
4.0
(1)
"You can only run the Romeo red dot."
#42
SCS 320
4.0
(1)
"Another SCS 320 here so far only 1 range trip and I like it."
#43
Eotech XPS 2-2
4.0
(1)
"The eotech xps 2-2 is the exact same as the xps 300blk."
#44
Aimpoint T2
4.0
(1)
"Running a T2 on my 8”."
#45
GLX 2X
4.0
(1)
"GLX 2X. Slightly magnified, feels like a red dot."
#46
Prism
4.0
(1)
"I have a 1x prism seems perfect for a short range gun."
#47
Eotech EXPS
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest eotech exps instead of xps."
#48
Trijicon RMR
4.0
(1)
"The RMR works best for me."
#49
Aimpoint Acro P-2
4.0
(1)
"Aimpoint acro p-2."
#50
Trijicon SRO
4.0
(1)
"Full send, SRO and forget about it."
#51
EPS Carry Green MRS
4.0
(1)
"EPS Carry Green MRS."
#52
Leupold DPP
4.0
(1)
"I use a DPP."
#53
Swampfox Kingslayer
4.0
(1)
"I run a Swampfox Kingslayer on an Odin chassis build."
#54
Vortex Venom
4.0
(1)
"The smaller footprint of like a vortex venom would be just fine."
#55
Victo
4.0
(1)
"If you’re up in that price point get a victo/vector optics red dot much better"
#56
Primary Arms SLX Prisms
4.0
(1)
"The PA SLX prisms are excellent."
#57
Cyelee Wolf 2
4.0
(1)
"Cyelee Wolf 2 with the dot and circle has really helped with my astigmatism."
#58
Primary Arms Prism Gen 1 2.5x
3.0
(1)
"I have a PA prism gen 1 2.5x w the CQB ACSS."
#59
Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56
3.0
(1)
"I bought a Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 on top."
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